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W731 XBM

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,475 mi
Last recorded64,475 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW731 XBM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 64,475 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 64,287 miles

Clutch pedal heavy

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor plan (5.2.6)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 26 Sep 2017 64,287 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Clutch pedal heavy

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor plan (5.2.6)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 4 Oct 2016 63,132 miles

Slight oil leak from engine and gear box

Pass 6 Oct 2015 61,623 miles

Front Tyre's wearing on inner edges 3-4mm

Pass 7 Oct 2014 60,074 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 58,374 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 56,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 56,657 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 53,998 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 53,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 40,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

check tracking

front number plate slightly detiorated

Pass 8 May 2009 29,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2009 29,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both wiper blades split advise replacement

offside rear tyre badly detiorated / outer sidewall split

Pass 23 May 2008 23,587 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 23,587 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 21,871 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 18,578 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 15,085 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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W731 XBM is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2000 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 75,046 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W731 XBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W731 XBM registered?

W731 XBM is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 May 2000.

Is W731 XBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W731 XBM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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